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</gallery>|full_name=J’Zik Gearlund|race=[[Dwarf]]|sources=*[[Kings of War 1.1 – Kings and Legends|1.1 – Kings and Legends]]|worship=|class=[[Stone Priest|Dwarf Priest]]|location=[[Abercarr]]|affiliation=|appearance=|items_held=[[ | </gallery>|full_name=J’Zik Gearlund|race=[[Dwarf]]|sources=*[[Kings of War 1.1 – Kings and Legends|1.1 – Kings and Legends]]|worship=|class=[[Stone Priest|Dwarf Priest]]|location=[[Abercarr]]|affiliation=|appearance=|items_held=[[Staff of Lune]]|logo1=[[file:dwarfs-icon.png|link=Dwarfs|80px]]|logo2=[[file:Free-dwarfs-icon.png|link=Free Dwarfs|80px]]|games1={{kingsofwarlogo}}|status=Retired|1st_edition=[[:File:J’Zik Gearlund1stEditionStats.png|Yes]]|2nd_edition=No|3rd_edition=No}}'''J’Zik Gearlund''' is a [[Stone Priest|Dwarf Priest]] that was introduced in [[Kings of War 1.1 – Kings and Legends|1.1 – Kings and Legends]]. J'zik has pledged that he would be the light that hunts the servants of darkness and all other kinds of wicked creature and holds the [[Staff of Lune]] | ||
==Biography == | ==Biography == | ||
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===J'Zik's New Purpose=== | ===J'Zik's New Purpose=== | ||
In one particular attack, after setting up a succesful ambush he pursued them which led him and his allies to the ruins of his old clan hold. There he was attacked by many [[Goblins]] which had based themselves there and overwhelmed J'Zik. J'Zik and his allies were forced into the same chambers where his ancestors had made their last stand. | {{Kingsandlegendslogo}}In one particular attack, after setting up a succesful ambush he pursued them which led him and his allies to the ruins of his old clan hold. There he was attacked by many [[Goblins]] which had based themselves there and overwhelmed J'Zik. J'Zik and his allies were forced into the same chambers where his ancestors had made their last stand. | ||
In these chambers, he found an odd room with a hastily constructed forge. This was where the last stores of supplies had been held and repaired. Still in the hands of the now skeletal forge master was a [[Staff of Lune|hammer-staff]] inscribed with runes the like of which J’Zik had never seen called the [[Staff of Lune]]. | In these chambers, he found an odd room with a hastily constructed forge. This was where the last stores of supplies had been held and repaired. Still in the hands of the now skeletal forge master was a [[Staff of Lune|hammer-staff]] inscribed with runes the like of which J’Zik had never seen called the [[Staff of Lune]]. | ||
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The message was clear: J’Zik would be the light that hunts the servants of [[The Abyss|'darkness']] and all other kinds of wicked creature. Still he stressed this point more than all else, he would set those free whose hearts craved absolution. | The message was clear: J’Zik would be the light that hunts the servants of [[The Abyss|'darkness']] and all other kinds of wicked creature. Still he stressed this point more than all else, he would set those free whose hearts craved absolution. | ||
===Clan Exile=== | ===Clan Exile=== | ||
J'Zik and his healed allies returned back to the small hold which was aflame with controversy. The lord prince they knew had returned victorious but different. | {{Kingsandlegendslogo}}J'Zik and his healed allies returned back to the small hold which was aflame with controversy. The lord prince they knew had returned victorious but different. | ||
He was calm, controlled and distant at times. He gave speeches at gatherings, denounced parts of [[Dwarf]] tradition, declared that [[Dwarfs]] should not hold grudges as long as the darkness threatened the world. He stressed making new alliances and reopening to the world outside of their clan’s spheres. He even said that he would forgive past wrongs if the forgiven would stand with him against [[the Abyss]]. | He was calm, controlled and distant at times. He gave speeches at gatherings, denounced parts of [[Dwarf]] tradition, declared that [[Dwarfs]] should not hold grudges as long as the darkness threatened the world. He stressed making new alliances and reopening to the world outside of their clan’s spheres. He even said that he would forgive past wrongs if the forgiven would stand with him against [[the Abyss]]. | ||
When he clashed with the holds elders over the new ‘redeemed’ members of his new beliefs, his father was forced to exile him along with the 'purified' [[Dwarfs]] and all others that seemed to listen too closely. J’Zik travelled from hold to hold accompanied by his followers, taking whoever would follow him in his crusade.His message of casting out the darkness from mortal souls appealed to many who had lost loved ones, knew their kin where corrupted by [[The Abyss|'darkness']] and those who gave up on [[Dwarf]] society or were cast from it | When he clashed with the holds elders over the new ‘redeemed’ members of his new beliefs, his father was forced to exile him along with the 'purified' [[Dwarfs]] and all others that seemed to listen too closely. J’Zik travelled from hold to hold accompanied by his followers, taking whoever would follow him in his crusade.His message of casting out the darkness from mortal souls appealed to many who had lost loved ones, knew their kin where corrupted by [[The Abyss|'darkness']] and those who gave up on [[Dwarf]] society or were cast from it | ||
===Spreading His Word=== | ===Spreading His Word=== | ||
J'Zik was often expelled or banned from holds, only then to regain entry with the return of a lost relic or icon lost in a war. Once in a while he is seen leading small groups of [[Dwarfs]] to convey his message and, when needed, marching with a host of followers, ready for battle. | {{Kingsandlegendslogo}}J'Zik was often expelled or banned from holds, only then to regain entry with the return of a lost relic or icon lost in a war. Once in a while he is seen leading small groups of [[Dwarfs]] to convey his message and, when needed, marching with a host of followers, ready for battle. | ||
J’Zik commands many ‘redeemed’ and ‘enlightened’ that seem to share his aura and calm demeanour, including many fearless warriors pledged to die for him. It is rumoured that J’Zik has even ventured into the lands of [[Human|Men]] and [[Elves]] to recruit new followers. It is said he has founded a hold of his own near the border with [[the Abyss]], where his followers congregate to live their lives for othe purpose of defeating the darkness that took their people and broke their world. A hold being a mix of [[Dwarf|Dwarfs]], Human and Elves. | J’Zik commands many ‘redeemed’ and ‘enlightened’ that seem to share his aura and calm demeanour, including many fearless warriors pledged to die for him. It is rumoured that J’Zik has even ventured into the lands of [[Human|Men]] and [[Elves]] to recruit new followers. It is said he has founded a hold of his own near the border with [[the Abyss]], where his followers congregate to live their lives for othe purpose of defeating the darkness that took their people and broke their world. A hold being a mix of [[Dwarf|Dwarfs]], Human and Elves. | ||
Some say he is as possessed by light as the [[Abyssal|Abyssals]] are by darkness | Some say he is as possessed by light as the [[Abyssal|Abyssals]] are by darkness | ||
==Trivia == | ==Trivia == | ||
* FIrst appeared in [[Kings of War 1. | * FIrst appeared in [[Kings of War 1.1 – Kings and Legends|1.1 - Kings and Legends]] as a hero unit. | ||
* J'Zik had the ability to heal units, which is probably why he was dropped since dwarfs lost all their magic (except Surge). He has not been introduced back into the modern [[Kings of War – 3rd Edition Rulebook|Kings of War 3rd Edition]] | * J'Zik had the ability to heal units, which is probably why he was dropped since dwarfs lost all their magic (except Surge). He has not been introduced back into the modern [[Kings of War – 3rd Edition Rulebook|Kings of War 3rd Edition]] | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:J’Zik Gearlund1stEditionStats.png|J’Zik Gearlund 1st Edition Stats | File:J’Zik Gearlund1stEditionStats.png|J’Zik Gearlund 1st Edition Stats | ||
J’Zik Gearlund Model.png|J’Zik Gearlund Model | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
[[Category:Legends of Pannithor]] | [[Category:Legends of Pannithor]] | ||
